Entrepreneurship Program

Open call!

What is it?

GOe Entrepreneurship Program supports foodtech startups with an MVP or proof of concept (PoC) in turning a promising solution into a validated product ready to scale.

The programme combines three distinctive elements:

  • Product development, working alongside the GOe Tech Center team, Basque Culinary Center’s technology centre for gastronomy.
  • Strategic support, tailored to the specific needs of each startup.
  • Ecosystem connections, providing access to companies, experts, investors, funding opportunities and potential collaborations through activities and encounters designed to create meaningful connections.

The programme is promoted by the Department of Food, Rural Development, Agriculture and Fisheries of the Basque Government and GOe – Gastronomy Open Ecosystem, in collaboration with GOe Tech Center, BIC Gipuzkoa and HAZI Fundazioa.

Who is it for?

We are looking for foodtech startups developing innovative solutions to address the major challenges facing food and gastronomy.

The programme is aimed at projects that:

  • Have an MVP or proof of concept (PoC).
  • Need to develop and validate their product before scaling.
  • Are looking for specialised support in product development, business and market access.
  • Have the potential to generate impact across the food value chain.
  • Are based in the Basque Country or are interested in developing their activity in the region.

The project does not need to be incorporated as a company to apply.

What do we offer?

A programme designed to address the real needs of foodtech startups in their early stages:

  • Product development, working alongside the GOe Tech Center team to design, validate and improve solutions with the potential to reach the market.
  • Personalised support, through mentoring and tailored guidance adapted to each project.
  • Market validation, helping startups test their value proposition and business model.
  • Ecosystem connections, providing access to companies, experts, investors and collaboration opportunities through structured activities and encounters.
  • Visibility, through participation in events, activities and communication initiatives led by GOe – Gastronomy Open Ecosystem and Basque Culinary Center.

The programme provides support for 6 to 9 months, depending on the stage of development and the specific needs of each project.

Every startup is different. That is why we design a personalised pathway combining product development, strategic support and ecosystem connections to help accelerate growth.

Submit your application here!

Shall we talk?

Request more information at @weare.goe | goe@bculinary.com